The number of young high growth enterprises (gazelles) in the accommodation services sector in Italy is forecasted to increase from 88 in 2024 to 108 by 2028. This represents a consistent growth rate of approximately 5.4% per annum. From 2024 to 2025, the number is expected to grow by 5.7%, maintaining the same rate to 2026, and slightly decreasing to 5.1% in subsequent years till 2028. In 2023, this figure stood at 83 enterprises, underscoring a positive trend continuing from prior years.

Future trends to watch for include:

The influence of regulatory changes or government incentives on entrepreneurship in the accommodation sector.
The role of digital transformation and innovation in stimulating growth within young enterprises.
Potential external economic factors such as tourism demand fluctuations impacting growth rates.